Collectibles-General (Antiques)/Questions Answered by Expert Larry Bieza

Subject	Date Asked
Uniteds Sunny Shuffel Alley question	1/29/2012
Q: My Uniteds Sunny Shuffel Alley bowler does work fine while being played (going forward. The problem ... A: Without a schematic for the game, it's a little difficult, but here are a few things to check. Make ...
Asbury Park NJ Arcade game	1/17/2012
Q: In the 50's in Asbury Park NJ the Casino had a carousel and an arcade right behind the carousel. ... A: The game I believe you are talking about was made by International Mutoscope in the late 1930's and ...
Gottlieb Penny Counter Scale	1/5/2012
Q: Did the David Gottlieb company of Chicago ever make a Penny Counting Scale? I recently saw such a ... A: Yes, you are correct. Dave Gottlieb moved from Texas, where he ran a penny scale route, to Chicago, ...
Aluminum Regal 5 cent dispensing wheel	12/8/2011
Q: I am repairing a Regal nut machine I found in my grandfathers attic for novelty use in my home. ... A: Yes, The wheel should move independently of the threaded tube. Because they dispensed salty nuts, ...
pin ball machine	12/5/2011
Q: I have a working silver skates pin ball machine. Would you happen to know approximate worth? A: I'ts very hard to give a value of a pinball game without photos, because condition is critical when ...
Autostereoscope	12/5/2011
Q: I have a 1 penny Autostereoscope. It is unmarked. Inside I have all the metal spindles and the light ... A: Youy Autostereoscope was made by Bollands Amusement Supply Company of London, England. Sorry, I ...
Mutoscope	11/29/2011
Q: I recently purchased a Clamshell mutoscope, Are there any production figures on how many were made, ... A: I am currently writing a book on the history of the Mutoscope, and a LOT of information will be ...
Bally model 952, 5-cent, 5-coin, slot machine	10/11/2011
Q: GREAT site you have here. Is there a "For-Sale" market for these older machines? I've had one for ... A: Machines from the 70's-90's are not very valuable, and not working perfectly doesn't help. I'd ...
date & vaue of machine	9/4/2011
Q: I recently picked a non flipper pinball machine. It is called live power by Dudley Clark. The ... A: You're right. There weren't many 6 player baseballs made. Williams made another version of your ...
Mills Black Cherry Bell Slot	8/9/2011
Q: I have recently acquired a Mills Black Cherry Bell Slot and would like to know its value. I would ... A: The condition and coinage matter on the value of a slot machine. The quarter machine would be worth ...
how to sell a bowling machine	7/30/2011
Q: I have come in contact with a 1950's united manufacturing (Chicago or California?) bowling machine ... A: Megan, Restored is where someone disassembles all the scoring units and other electrical components ...
Value of old puckbowling machines	7/30/2011
Q: How can i find out the value of the machines I own before i repair them or sell them. I don't want ... A: I published an arcade game price guide many years ago, but there is nothing current with accurate ...
how to sell a bowling machine	7/28/2011
Q: I have come in contact with a 1950's united manufacturing (Chicago or California?) bowling machine ... A: I would say ebay is actually the best place for someone like yourself to sell this. Restored, these ...
County Fair gambling device, unknown manufacturer	6/16/2011
Q: I wonder if you can identify this machine I have. It is an EM coin-operated device that is an ... A: Because your game could be tied to gambling, the companies that made them typically didn't put their ...
Pinball michine question	6/11/2011
Q: I have a spacelab pinball michine from 1974 in fantastic condition everything works great and i want ... A: Sorry, I was thinking it was a Skylab. Much like some of the rare 1960's Bally games, however, the ...
CCM puck bowler	5/23/2011
Q: Hey Larry, I just picked up a CCM Melody Lane puck bowler, It’s very cool and it’s not too far gone ... A: It can be hard to find parts. You might check with pinball resource, or try to find a similar ...
Beach Club 1953	5/17/2011
Q: Larry, I have been offered a 1953 Beach club pin ball machine for free. The owner used to work on ... A: Bally Beach Club is a "Bingo" style pinball, in that you shoot the ball into holes that light on ...
Ad Lee arcade game	4/5/2011
Q: I have inherited an Ad Lee "Score M High" table top pinball machine and I am looking for its value ... A: Your game is either late 1931 or 1932. Ad Lee was only making games until 1936. These early games ...
10 cent coin operated Bowling/United Mfg. Co.	4/3/2011
Q: I came upon a 10 cent coin operated bowling machine made by United Manufacturing Co. of Chicago ... A: Usually the Ball bowlers, as you have, are worth restoring. Of course, finding someone with the ...
Gottlieb 5 Star Final	2/27/2011
Q: I have this Pinball Machine which is 7 balls for a penny which is from 1932. Where do I find ... A: 5 Star Final is a classic early 30's pinball game. I have a number of games from that vintage and ...
ROCKOLA WORLD SERIES PINBALL	1/27/2011
Q: I HAVE A 1933 ROCKOLA WORLD SERIES PINBALL MACHINE THAT I'M RESTORING.IT'S IN EXCELLENT CONDITION ... A: A great guy, Hal O'Rourke made a lot of replacement parts for the Worlds' Series. His site is ...
Vintage Baffle Ball Game	1/23/2011
Q: I inherited a 1930 Cisco baffle ball game from my great aunt. I've had little luck finding much ... A: Pinballs really got started in 1930-31, and a number of companies started, but few survived for more ...
Bally pin ball machine	1/19/2011
Q: I bought a Six Million Dollar Man pinball machine about 10 years ago that was not working was told ... A: Bonita, If you look on the right side of the top cabinet there is a lock. If you turn that to the ...
Mills 3 bells slot	1/11/2011
Q: I think it was made in the 40s can you tell me what some thing like this is worth. and is there any ... A: you're right, it was made in the 40's. Keeney also made the wood cabinet slots. Neither of them is ...
Skillball Amusement Game	1/4/2011
Q: I have an old wooden pin ball machine that my father bought when I was a child living in upstate New ... A: There were a few skillball games made in the 1930's. Can you send that pic and take one of that ...
Mutoscope value?	12/15/2010
Q: I ran across your website while researching the value of my Mutoscope and see that you have advised ... A: Please email me at coinoplibrary@comcast.net I can give you more information on the machine and may ...
value	11/11/2010
Q: I have a Abra Ca Dabra pin ball machine. Can you tell me what's its worth please. Thank you ANSWER: ... A: Tina, I could be quip and say the other person doesn't know what they are talking about, but I'll ...
Keeneys Super Bonus bell console slot	11/7/2010
Q: I have been out of touch with the EM slot market for quite a few years. Getting bored and found this ... A: Keeney parts might be tough to find. The mech is likely to be from CCI or some other common mfgr ...
Antique Gottlieb Penny Arcade Grip Tester	11/3/2010
Q: My dad has a Gottlieb Grip tester that he believes is pre-1900. Could you please provide any ... A: Dave Gottlieb made the grip tester in 1927, and ran a route of the machines in Texas, until the next ...
Bally Champion / Kentucky 1949	10/30/2010
Q: I inherited a 1949 Bally Champion / Kentucky pinball machine. Curious what it's worth. Thanks so ... A: These were called "one ball" games, because in fact, you only shot one ball to play a game. Then if ...
Value of pinbal machine	10/19/2010
Q: I ahve a 1974 Bally`s Slapstick pinball machine. It is a one player game. It was manufactured July ... A: That's a tough one. Slap Stick was a very low production game, although Bally made even lower ...
gottlieb drop a card	10/16/2010
Q: curious to know what one of these pinball machines are worth. also wondering how much a totally ... A: There are so many things that go into determining the price of a game, and since I don't have much ...
Bonzin & Sopransi	10/12/2010
Q: I have a Bonzin and Sopransi Crane machine. I have found that they were Italians who moved to France ... A: Philip, That's a tough one. I've owned some of their cranes, but never knew which woods they were ...
Just wanting to know what this may be worth ty	10/1/2010
Q: We have a happy jap gum vending mechine 1902 works just want to know what it is worth please A: They made different versions and reproductions, so it's hard to say exactly what you have, but I ...
1959 Chicago Coin's Playland Rifle Game	8/20/2010
Q: I would like to know the current value of a 1959 Chicago Coin's Playland Rifle Arcade Game. I ... A: This game is going to be worth $150-200 in non working and $300-450 in working condition. Typically ...
Weigh scale	8/15/2010
Q: Sir: I have recently come accross a scale made by Internatioal Ticket Scale Corp. It was made in ... A: A friend of mine is looking for a ticket printing scale, and I recalled your question. If you'd ...
ESCO 1936 pinball machine	8/1/2010
Q: We recently acquired this pinball machine and would like to know what the value of it is. On the ... A: The patent dates on the ABT brand coin slide have nothing to do with the date of the machine. The ...
mills novelty penny scales	7/24/2010
Q: I have a mills novelty penny scales. floor model, about 6 ft. tall. cast with the back design of ... A: It sounds like you're talking about the Mills Trylon scale. It was named after a tower built at the ...
BALLY CIRCUS SLOT MACHINE	7/21/2010
Q: I have a 25 cent Bally Circus slot machine with tunnel target from approx. 1973. It is in working ... A: This slot used to have a lot higher value, but most slots have dropped in price. A lot of these ...
1931 pinball	7/1/2010
Q: I have a pinball machine that looks exactly like the 'Whiffle Board', the first coin operated ... A: While there is some dispute about which is the first pinball produced, Whiffle is certainly one of ...
mutoscope reels	6/22/2010
Q: where can i find original mutoscope reels? i have a round mutoscope , but no reels for it. thank ... A: The most reasonable place would actually be ebay. One shows up probably every few weeks. The cost ...
Pin Ball Machine	5/29/2010
Q: We have a Bally " Paragon" coin operated pin ball machine. Original paint ( gold,pink,black) top ... A: Bally Paragon is a classic Bally 1980's game. It's is one of the widebody games they made in that ...
Mills Novelty Pin Ball Machine	4/25/2010
Q: I have inherited a Mills Novelty Pin Ball machine from my late granfather which has been in the ... A: Joe, If it's a black painted cabinet and just pins and holes on the playfield, It's probably Mills ...
slot machine	4/16/2010
Q: Bell Fruit Gum Watling rol a top machine any idea of its value plpease? A: The Watling Rol a Top has many varieties that affect value, coinage, type of front, condition. ...
Mutoscope	4/5/2010
Q: Mr. Bieza, We have two question. First, we are trying to determine the value of our mutoscope, made ... A: It's likely that your machine was one of the many Mutoscopes sent to England in the late 1920's. ...
watling scale	3/29/2010
Q: Could you please tell me the value of this scale. It is in perfect operating mode. I have attached a ... A: That scale has a fancy dial painting, and i can't tell from the pic what kind of condition it is in. ...
Bee Hive	3/25/2010
Q: My reason for writing (besides to say hi) is to ask if you might know the complete presentation of ... A: I have deferred to a friend of mine for this. If your friend wants to sell it, my friend would be ...
pin ball	3/24/2010
Q: I would like to know if you know anythig about a machine. Mfg: SHYVERS ... A: The Deluxe e three came out in January of 1934. It was made by Kenneth C. Shyvers of Seattle ...
Value of Pinball Machine	3/21/2010
Q: I have a Radical pinball machine from Bally. It is in good condition and has been serviced regularly ... A: Bally's Radical! came out in 1990. At a production quantity of 1315 is is lower than a lot of the ...
Navco penny scale	3/14/2010
Q: I have a Navco penny scale made by the Barnes Scale Co. Serial no.52 2065 Can you tell me anything ... A: Your scale is from the early 1930's. Watling and Mills were the biggest makers of scales, and some ...
wooden pinball machine	3/10/2010
Q: I have a free standing all wood pinball machine. Pajo Amusements, Inc. It is in original condition, ... A: I've never heard of a Pajo Amusements. It's likely that's the name of the company that operated the ...
60's Pinball Identification	3/5/2010
Q: In the mid-to-late-1960's, my cousin Ed and I played a pinball machine called COSMO. I don't ... A: You're talking about Bally Cosmos. It came out in January of 1969. The theme was space travel and ...
clamshell mutoscope parts	2/26/2010
Q: I just inherited a clamshell mutoscope. It is in rough shape. Is any one reproducing parts for ... A: I usually buy ones in this condition in the $2000 range, so if you decide not to restore it, please ...
pinball machine	2/9/2010
Q: My "pinball" machine (1939?)is about 30"square & 12"hgt.Non Electric.Construction is all wood(finish ... A: Joyball was made in July of 1932 by Richard Mfg. of Winooski, VT. It was a square machine, which is ...
bally pinball machine appraisal	2/9/2010
Q: I would like to know the worth of my 1953 & 1959 one being a bally sea island and the other a bally ... A: The games you list are called Bingos, as their play is based on filling bingo cards. The ones that ...
Keen Ball	2/8/2010
Q: looking for the rules of this game. Also any other info. and value. Thanks Bob A: Ask and you shall receive! "Keen-Ball" Amusement game a game of skill 10 plays for 5 cents (1 ...
Gottlieb Strength Tester	2/1/2010
Q: Good Afternoon, I have a Gottlieb strength tester. It had been my Fathers, and is now in my ... A: Not sure how much I can help you. Dave Gottlieb, was a route(coin op machine) operator in Dallas ...
Coin Operated Driving Game	1/5/2010
Q: I purchased at an estate sale a 5 cent coin operated driving game. It is made in England and is ... A: Although it may have an English label of some sort on it, your game was actually made in Japan ...
1948 genco (Trade Winds) pinball machine	1/3/2010
Q: I have inherited a 1948 Genco -Tradewinds penny pinball machine. It came from the Washington area. I ... A: Unfortunately, Genco pinballs are not very collectible and so the value is fairly low, around ...
Pins & Jukes	11/24/2009
Q: I have 2 pinball machines, a Solar Fire & a Black Knight, could you please give me an idea of what ... A: I did make a mistake. I thought of Solar Ride instead of Solar Fire. But the value isn't that much ...
Mutoscope	11/13/2009
Q: I have a mutoscope film from ca. 1909 by the American Mutoscope & Biograph Company - it's basically ... A: I consider myself one of the formost experts on mutoscopes. If you read the subject number stamped ...
penny play pinball	10/4/2009
Q: I have found this antique penny play pinball machine in an old shed. I have no idea how old it is, ... A: Paige, sorry I don't have much of an answer for you. I can date it from probably 1932. It's very ...
Pinball Machine Info	10/3/2009
Q: I have this pinball machine in my basement for over 40 Years. Wanting info on worth to sell it. And ... A: Wow is this a delayed response! I realized I never gave you a value on the game. I'm very sorry. ...
early pinball machine	9/11/2009
Q: I recently acquired an early pin ball machine, manufactured by PEO Products,I believe it was made ... A: You'd probably be looking at a price as is of around $700-900. I may have a buyer is you are a ...
1930's Pinball Machince	8/1/2009
Q: I have a pinball machine that was in my great-grandfather's pharmacy in Columbus, Ohio between the ... A: I have no record of a pinball by that name. As you describe it, the game would date from 1931-32. ...
Top Hand Pinball	6/23/2009
Q: I have a top hand machine purchased used in aprox 1973.It has not been used for years and need ... A: If you are in the USA you have an odd game. Top hand was made by Gottlieb for export and so it's ...
Antique Pinball Machine	6/12/2009
Q: I own a 1938 Chicago Coin pinball machine called "Miami" and was wondering how much it is worth? It ... A: I'm not sure what hand painted means, as no pinballs were hand painted. In any case flipperless ...
1953 Genco "Golden Nugget" Console	6/9/2009
Q: I recently purchased a 1953 Genco "Golden Nugget" stand-up console game, and it does light up, work, ... A: I think the flap is supposed to be metal, but I'm not sure that matters. It should be set at a ...
weigh scale coin operated	6/3/2009
Q: I have a coin operate weigh scale . It has a plate on it saying it was manufactured by canadian ... A: Even though it has a Toronto plate, I believe it was made by the Watling Scale Co, of Chicago. A ...
1950 Exhibit's Dale Six Shooter value	5/16/2009
Q: I am inquiring about a 1950 Exhibit's Dale Six Shooter that I have an opportunity to buy. The ... A: I own one of them myself. It's a good game that only takes up a small floor space. I'd say 500 is ...
1954 world beauties pinball machine	5/2/2009
Q: It works but needs minor repair. I was wondering how much this is worth. I had it appraised 10 ... A: Your Gottlieb World Beauties is from 1960, not 1954. It sounds like you got the date of the machine ...
mutoscope	4/27/2009
Q: Ever since I saw a Mutoscope in a penny arcade museum, I have been interested in them. I have been ... A: You've asked the right person. I'm currently writing a book on the history of the Mutoscope ...
Pinball Machine	4/23/2009
Q: I have an old pinball machine that I am wondering the value of. I am from michigan and am having a ... A: Your Hi Straight game was made by J H Keeney of Chicago, in 1960. The artwork on the game was done ...
value of 'Have a Go' old penny arcade game	4/21/2009
Q: I have a wooden up right old penny arcade game called 'Have a Go' it has monkeys on the front and ... A: A friend provided this information: It's an allwin made by Oliver Whales, circa 1955. It has a ...
Genco acade game	4/17/2009
Q: I have a Genco stand up pinball type game from the mid to late 50's. It has a cloth belt that ... A: I used to own on of the Genco upright ball drop games. It was called Golden Nugget, as yours ...
approx. value chicago coin twinky pinball game	4/16/2009
Q: what is the value range of a chicago coin twinky pinball arcade machine. A: Twinky was built in mid 1967 and the artwork on the game reflects that period, mod clothing and all. ...
tabletop penny operated tabletop pinball machine	4/7/2009
Q: I inherited a wooden, tabletop, penny operated pinball machine. I have no idea who the maker is, or ... A: A friend wants to use your image on a pinball site he runs, but I need your approval for him to use ...
Gay Time Pinball Machine	4/3/2009
Q: I have a Gay Time Pinball machine. I'm not sure what year it is from and am having trouble finding ... A: Olivia, I think you may be referring to Gay Cruise. This was a flipperless pinball produced in the ...
1937 pinball machine	3/22/2009
Q: what could this machine possibly be worth? it is a 1937 chicago coin mfg co DUX machine #9251 5 ... A: Dux, is an unique game in that you score points when your pinball hits a bumper and there is one of ...
Chicago Coin Machine Bowling Alley	3/4/2009
Q: Do you have any information on the Chicago Coin Machine "Bowling Alley" game? It has straight down ... A: I don't have the specific production count of that game, but others in that time frame were less ...
old foot machine	2/7/2009
Q: I hope you can help me... I have an old drug store machine that vibrates feet. It has a tag from ... A: Your foot vibrator is not a terribly common machine, but in coin-op collecting, rarity does not ...
strength tester	1/26/2009
Q: Larry, I have an old antique penny operated strength tester and I wanted to know more about it and ... A: I think you're talking about the Mercury Strength Tester from Mercury Steel Corp. They were made in ...
Coke machine	1/25/2009
Q: Model # is 27. A: The Vendo model 27 is one of the smaller coke machines. It generally sat on a tube stand. They ...
penny slot	1/18/2009
Q: My wife has a penny ( British, large penny) slot machine that we believe to be from around WW2 era. ... A: Your machine was made by Ruffler and Walker, based out of London. They were in business from the ...
Chicago Coin Baseball	1/10/2009
Q: I have a Chicago Coin Baseball machine. I can't find a date on it. It is really old, but it is ... A: Chicago Coin Bulls Eye baseball was made in 1967. They competed with the other baseball game maker, ...
Richard Groetchen	1/4/2009
Q: I have a machine by richard groetchen patent number 1978395,I have found that it was made in 1934, ... A: Groetchen Manufacturing was a major producer of coin operated machines in the 1930-50's. They made ...
Bally Beach club Pinball Machine	12/27/2008
Q: I was wondering if you could help me on finding the value of it. Thank You Megan A: Bally only made a few pinballs in the 1950's because they found something more lucrative to ...
1949 "Carolina" pinball by United Manufacturing Co.	12/18/2008
Q: A few years ago I bought a 1949 woodrail pinball machine called "Carolina" that was made by United ... A: United Manufacturing started in business during World War 2. The two partners, Harry Williams and ...
1950's CCM ShuffleKing - Rebound table	12/10/2008
Q: Larry, I am working on a very neat 9 ft.Rebound shuffleboard table - passed down from my granddad. ... A: I'd check with Pinball Resource for the parts and schematic, and Mike Pacak(He runs Pinball Expo) to ...
Bally - Circus 1956 Slot Machine	11/18/2008
Q: Can you please tell me what you think a 1956 Bally Circus slot machine would be worth? It is a ... A: These are from '65 not 1956. They were a very popular game and were shipped around the world, so ...
Mystery pinball table top	11/17/2008
Q: any idea where this top came from? No manufacturer listed nor any name, so I wouldn't even know what ... A: Sorry Dave, I checked a lot of game images and couldn't find it. I'm fairly confident that it's ...
vintage pinball machine	11/13/2008
Q: i bought a pinball machine about a month ago. i like to know what year it was made and what the ... A: D. Gottlieb made a number for "Flipper" titled games in the mid 1960's that were typically called ...
Wms baseballs	11/10/2008
Q: Steve Jepson here, It's been a long time. I'm now living in Vancouver and looking for games on the ... A: Long time no hear from! I was able to attend Pinball Expo this year after a long layoff. It was ...
puck bowling machines	10/28/2008
Q: Larry, Do you know of any place in the Chicago area that sells puck bowling machines. I'm ... A: JIm, You're in luck! The Chicagoland Jukebox and coinop show in St. Charles, IL is coming to town ...
Bally Champion pinball	10/23/2008
Q: I recently purchased a Bally champion pinball machine. Playboard is great, but cabinet is painted ... A: Bally Champion was a continuation of the same type of pinball as Bally's first payout pinball ...
Bally champion payout pinball game	10/4/2008
Q: I recently purchased a Bally champion payout game. Do you have any idea as to the combination needed ... A: I have a Bally Rocket, which is the same type, so I believe that when you get 5 (it might be the ...
Mutoscope Reels	9/27/2008
Q: How were the photographs attached to the wheel? I have been building Mutoscopes for sometime now and ... A: I am currently writing a book on the history of Mutoscopes, so I am well versed on this subject. To ...
Vintage Acorn Gumball Machine	8/24/2008
Q: I just picked up a Vintage Red glass globed Acorn gumball machine by Oak Mfg. Inc. I have seen ... A: Oak Mfg was based in Los Angeles, Ca, which makes it a bit unique as most of the coin operated ...
Vintage Pinball Game	8/12/2008
Q: I have sent this message to you before, but it may not have reached you or perhaps you are still ... A: Sorry I have no information on the H and M company. As pinball ramped up into a nationwide craze in ...
Gottlieb Flipper Fair	8/6/2008
Q: I have a 1961 Gottlieb Flipper Fair machine and was wondering what range in value it might be worth? ... A: Flipper Fair is one of a series of Flipper titled games made by Gottlieb in the early 1960's. Some ...
slot machine	7/30/2008
Q: do you have any idea of what type of machine this is and what it may be worth (can send other pics ... A: There were a lot of these German wall type slots brought into the country in the 1970's along with ...
Digger Cranes	7/28/2008
Q: "I may have just bought a a bunch of arcade diggers and I think they might be against the law in ... A: Wow, That's a complicated question, Graham. I'm sure there are some regions of the country where ...
buckley wallbox	7/27/2008
Q: any ideas on a buckley wallbox 5 cent called the music box-plays 24 songs-was I guess hardwired then ... A: The Buckley wallboxes were all made in a similar style, with some subtle differences. Consequently ...
Coin -op	6/24/2008
Q: I have a ols speedway game. It works when you first start but quickly when it heats up the motor ... A: Jeff, I assume you're talking about a Chicago Coin speedway game. If you have a bad motor you can ...
Speedball Bowler Coin-Op	6/12/2008
Q: My friend needs to sell an old coin-operated bowling machine he found in his father's basement after ... A: Shuffle bowlers are fairly common, and so the values are fairly low on as is condition games. The ...
Chicago Coin Catalina Machine	5/28/2008
Q: I was reading your comment to another question that neither makes of the Catalina Machine have ... A: Your Catalina by Chicago COin had flippers. It was the earlier one by Marvel that didn't. My ...
Gottlieb Pinball Machine	4/22/2008
Q: My fiance recently was given a Gottlieb Pinball machine. We would like to know how much it is worth ... A: D. Gottlieb was one of the premier pinball manufacturers. In 1956 the produced the first 2 player ...
Pinball Machine	4/15/2008
Q: I am searching for the estimated value of a Flipper Parade machine by Gottlieb. I thought it was ... A: Yes, that is correct. Gottlieb in the early 1960's made a series of Flipper titled games that had ...
WORKING MODEL ARCADE MACHINES	3/28/2008
Q: I HAVE TWO OLD "WORKING MODEL 'english machines. one is called the burglar and the other is called ... A: Your Working Models were likely made by Frederick Bolland, an arcade operator and game manufacturer ...
Boom Town Pinball Machine	3/27/2008
Q: There is a old wooden pinball machine called Boom Town that is for sale locally in Detroit. It has ... A: The game Boomtown was made in 1941 by Success Mfg. They were not a large company and didn't last ...
list of collectible pinball machines	3/25/2008
Q: I wanted to find a list of the top 100 collectible pinball machines. I have seen a few different ... A: That's a hard question to answer. The top games by price can be found in the Pinball Price guide ...
coke machine	3/23/2008
Q: I am restoring a coke machine vendo A23E, where can I find the proper decals for this machine. ... A: The best place I've found for decals is: http://thesodajerkworks.com/ CocaCola can be very ...
Vintage Catalina pinball	3/18/2008
Q: my husband owns a vintage wood pinball machine. I am not sure the maker or the year of the machine. ... A: There were two pinballs called Catalina, made just after World War 2. One was by Chicago Coin and ...
Pinball machine value	3/7/2008
Q: I inherited a 1 player 1944 pinball machine called "Oklahoma" It was manufactured in Chicago by ... A: United Manufacturing was a partnership formed by two greats in coin-op history, Harry Williams and ...
50s Chicago Coin Shuffle Bowling Machine	2/21/2008
Q: Considering the purchase of an early 50s Chicago Coin shuffle bowling machine, 6 player. In good to ... A: Puck bowlers, as I call them, are an odd machine to put a price on. Many times they can be found in ...
pinball	2/13/2008
Q: Bally Carnival , still works , over 50 years old . Not interested in selling it. Whats it worth. A: Bally was making so much money building slot machines that between 1948 and 1964(when they got back ...
Fortune Teller	2/7/2008
Q: I just acquired a working Munves Ask Grandma fortune teller. Can you tell me the value? Would it ... A: The Munves Co. made a Grandmother in 1954. The problem is that most Fortune teller operators ...
Rowe AMI Diplomat Jukebox	2/4/2008
Q: it plays well and looks great. I am selling it and want to ask a price that's fair to both Mom and ... A: Unfortunately, as far as the collector market goes, your jukebox has very little value. Jukeboxes ...
1932 Gottlieb	1/26/2008
Q: I am interested in finding the value and some general information of a 1932 Gottlieb 'PLAY-BOY' ... A: Your game is one of the first, but not THE first, pinball game produced by Gottlieb. Dave Gottlieb ...
1977 Star Explorer pinball machine	1/20/2008
Q: Do you know approx. what this machine is worth in excellent condition A: I'm sorry, but this is not a coin operated game and so pricing this game is not in my area of ...
gum ball	1/8/2008
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value	12/23/2007
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I can answer virtually any question relating to coin operated machines. I have been a BUYER and COLLECTOR for over 25 years and have authored a number of PRICE GUIDES on the subject. My favorite coin operated items are penny arcade machines and pinball games, although I have a vast knowledge in all areas. I also have a huge quantity of coin operated paper advertising which can help date and identify most items.I can answer questions on vending machines, arcade machines, fortune tellers, slot machines, digger/crane machines, gumball machines, peanut machine, gum machine, strength testers, lung testers, pinball machines, gambling machines, bowling machines, etc. I have expertise in the machines from Mills Novelty, Caille, Watling, Keeney, Genco, Chicago Coin, Gottlieb, Bally, Williams, etc.

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I have written a number of Price Guides for penny arcade machines AND for pinball games and am considered one of the experts in the hobby on pricing.

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